In the malate aspartate shuttle, _____ is transferred into the mitochondria, and _____ is transferred to the cytosol.

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The malate-aspartate shuttle transfers malate into the mitochondria, where it is converted into oxaloacetate, which then gets converted into aspartate. Aspartate is then transferred back to the cytosol, completing the cycle. This shuttle is primarily involved in transferring NADH from the cytosol into the mitochondria indirectly, as direct transfer across the mitochondrial membrane is not possible.

In the Malate Aspartate Shuttle, _____ Is Transferred into the Mitochondria